Hanging Grouse
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Richard La Barre Goodwin's Hanging Grouse into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The 1873 oil painting Hanging Grouse by American artist Richard La Barre Goodwin captures the quiet poetry of a hunter’s bounty with remarkable realism. Against a muted ochre backdrop, two plump grouse hang gracefully from a nail, their russet and gray plumage rendered in exquisite detail—each feather seems to tremble with latent life. Goodwin, a specialist in sporting still-life painting, bridged the 19th-century American trompe l’oeil tradition and the emerging Gilded Age appreciation for refined naturalism. The work’s restrained drama—its play of textures between smooth wood, soft feathers, and the rough twine—aligns with the Hudson River School’s reverence for nature’s intricacies, though Goodwin distilled it into intimate interiors. Today, the painting is celebrated as a masterclass in restraint, where mortality and abundance intersect without melodrama.
For contemporary spaces, Hanging Grouse lends warmth and understated sophistication. Ideal for a study, rustic dining room, or lodgelike office, its earthy palette (burnt umbers, slate grays) harmonizes with leather furnishings, walnut wood tones, or exposed brick walls. Choose a spot with subdued lighting—perhaps flanked by vintage brass sconces—to amplify its Old World gravitas. A mid-size reproduction (24"x18" works well) ensures visibility without overwhelming; pair it with minimalist frames in black or gilt to contrast its organic textures. For balance, introduce woven textiles or matte ceramics in similar autumnal hues, avoiding competing figurative art nearby. The painting’s quiet masculinity makes it particularly striking in spaces where heritage and craftsmanship are central themes.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
